105 Newlands Road, Newlands
Wellington, Postcode 6037
Wellington, Postcode 6037
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (Srila
Prabhupada) in the West in 1966. ISKCON belongs to Gaudiya (refers to Bengal) Vaishnavism, a devotional tradition based on the teachings of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.
The precepts and practices of ISKCON were taught and codified by the 15th century saint and religious reformer Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu (1486-1532), his brother Nityananda Prabhu and six of his principle associates, the Goswamis of Vrindavana (Sanata na, Rupa, Jiva, Gopal Bhatta, Raghunatha Dasa and Raghunatha Bhatta.)
The Hare Krishna Movement™ Organization is historically very significant, for now for the first time since the days of the Roman Empire, an Asian religion is being openly practiced by people of western origin in the streets of western cities.
– Dr. A.L. Basham; A Cultural History of India
The term “Hare Krishna”, or The Hare Krishna Movement™ Organization, formally The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is the orthodox core of Hinduism. It was registered in the West (in New York) in July 1966, but dates back over 5000 years. Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1532) popularized the movement all over India. Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion with over 900 million adherents, second to Christianity and Islam (according to various leading encyclopedias, websites and almanacs). The principal scriptures are The Bhagavad-gita (The Song of God), and the Shrimad Bhagavatam (the story of the Personality of Godhead Shri Krishna Bhagavan). Krishnas believe in one God.
Hare Krishna Temple Wellington follows the teachings of the small sect that is recognised as the Brahma Gaudiya Sampradaya. It is a traditional line that descends from the esteemed teacher Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486 – 1534) who is believed to be an avatar of Sri Krishna. Unifying teaching four eminent Vaishnava Acharyas: Shri Ramanujacharya, SriMadhvacharya, Sri Vishnuswami and Sri Nimbarkacharya, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu has started this new path of worshipping Sri Krishna.
The primary practice of Iskcon Temple Wellington includes the holy chanting of Lord Krishna’s name. It also believes in the concepts of karma, reincarnation, deity worship, vegetarianism and teacher-disciple relationship. Hare Krishna Temple Wellington asks the Krishna devotee to stay away from gambling, intoxicants (including coffee, tea and cigarettes), illicit sex and non-vegetarian food.
Iskcon follows core traditions that are part of the Hindu faith. But, the teachings of Iskcon are non-denominational and non-sectarian as they do not follow any religion. Vaishnavism combines the universal and essential principles of all regions. And, this principle is known as the ‘sanatana dharma’. The eternal and natural activity of all living beings is to offer devotional service to the all mighty.
Iskcon Temple Wellington preaches about ‘santana dharma’ and brings all the devotees under one roof to share their thoughts and worship Sri Krishna.
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